Hi! I'm Vadum Pavliuk, a creative and detail-oriented 2D Game Artist and Book Illustrator with over four years of experience in the mobile and casual gaming industry. I specialize in illustration, character, prop, and UI design. I'm passionate about staying current with industry trends and delivering high-quality artwork on time. Whether working remotely or with a team, I thrive on feedback and iterative improvement to make sure the final product is top-notch!

Vadum Pavliuk

Hi! I'm Vadum Pavliuk, a creative and detail-oriented 2D Game Artist and Book Illustrator with over four years of experience in the mobile and casual gaming industry. I specialize in illustration, character, prop, and UI design. I'm passionate about staying current with industry trends and delivering high-quality artwork on time. Whether working remotely or with a team, I thrive on feedback and iterative improvement to make sure the final product is top-notch!

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Hi! I’m Vadum Pavliuk, a creative and detail-oriented 2D Game Artist and Book Illustrator with over four years of experience in the mobile and casual gaming industry. I specialize in illustration, character, prop, and UI design.

I’m passionate about staying current with industry trends and delivering high-quality artwork on time. Whether working remotely or with a team, I thrive on feedback and iterative improvement to make sure the final product is top-notch!

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Language

English
Fluent
Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior 2D Artist at Cre8pics
March 1, 2025 - June 8, 2024
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and emerging technologies within the field of 2D art. Created hundreds of assets in different styles and themes for a variety of client projects. Assisted marketing team in creating eye-catching promotional materials featuring game characters and environments. Worked closely with animators to ensure seamless integration of 2D assets into animated sequences. Ensured timely delivery of high-quality artwork by effectively managing deadlines and prioritizing tasks. Gave feedback on assigned projects as a Lead Artist making sure that the final assets are up to the company's quality standard.
2D Artist at Gamzix
June 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Created 100+ assets including characters, environments, props, and UI elements for mobile slot games. Optimized and prepared files for animation and game engine implementation. Collaborated closely with developers to ensure visual fidelity and performance across devices. Maintained consistent art style while delivering within fast-paced production timelines.
2D Artist at Stepico Games
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2024
Designed 2D assets for various outsourced projects including Loaded Lions: Mane City and Nile Valley. Delivered illustrations and UI for a historical-themed CCG with 20+ detailed pieces. Managed full pipelines from sketch to engine-ready files; often the sole artist during final stages. Mentored junior hires to streamline onboarding and maintain production quality. Juggled multiple projects concurrently, consistently meeting client expectations.
Book Cover Illustrator at Mibl Art
January 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
Illustrated over 50 custom book covers across genres and styles. Designed unique characters for commercial novels and self-published titles. Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues.

Education

Bachelor's in Design at Lviv Politechnic National University
September 1, 2018 - July 23, 2022
Bachelor at Lviv Polytechnic National University
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022

Qualifications

Character concept art
April 14, 2020 - August 14, 2020
Certificate by an online art school - Smirnov School
Smirnov School Character design principals
January 1, 0000 - December 31, 0000
Smirnov School 2D Art principals
January 1, 0000 - December 31, 0000

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet